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Archives Revealed Evaluation 2026-2029

THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES

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Award

31 Mar 2026 at 12:59

TenderUpdate

26 Feb 2026 at 14:51

Tender

02 Feb 2026 at 15:58

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Archives Revealed Evaluation 2026-2029" was initiated by The National Archives, a central government public authority based in Richmond, United Kingdom. The tender was conducted using an open procedure, targeting the services industry category. The contract has reached the award stage as of 31 March 2026, with the award expected to be implemented from 23 April 2026 through 30 June 2029. The procurement aimed to select a supplier to evaluate the Archives Revealed funding programme, with SPARK INSIGHT AND RESEARCH LTD named as the pending awardee. The project will be delivered across regions within the UK, specifically areas UKI and UKJ, and involves consultancy services evaluated under CPV Classification Code 79419000. The procurement method details an "Open procedure" which involved 11 total bids, reducing to three at the final evaluation stage, all representing small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

This tender represents potential growth opportunities for businesses specializing in evaluation consultancy services, particularly those with expertise in heritage sector assessments. SMEs with capabilities in project management, robust methodology development, and social value integration are especially well-suited to engage with such contracts. Firms with a proven track record in delivering similar services can leverage this contract to expand their portfolio in the public sector and strengthen their market presence by aligning with the heritage-focused interests of The National Archives. The detailed award criteria, focusing on quality and pricing, present an opportunity for competitive businesses to highlight their methodological innovations and cost-effective solutions.

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Notice Title

Archives Revealed Evaluation 2026-2029

Notice Description

The purpose of this procurement process is to select a supplier to evaluate the Archives Revealed funding programme between 2026 and 2029.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06148f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029699-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79419000 - Evaluation consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£120,883 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£120,883 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£120,775 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Mar 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
9 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
22 Apr 2026 - 30 Jun 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES
Additional Buyers

THE NATIONAL LOTTERY HERITAGE FUND

Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
RICHMOND
Postcode
TW9 4DU
Post Town
Twickenham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
TLI London, TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
City of London
Electoral Ward
Dowgate
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SPARK INSIGHT AND RESEARCH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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